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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 412.76 and 199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 412.76 and 199.02 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 412.76 = 199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/412.76 = 199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 412.76 × 199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 82,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,146.50/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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